Chalet Skadi Apartments, Val d'Isere, France

NB: This is a "family" apartment, so all bookings must include at least one child or teenager.

These lovely new apartments are well located in this premium ski resort. They are all finished to a very high standard with bedrooms for everybody so nobody has to sleep in the lounge area.

It's a 10 minutes' walk (750m) to the childcare at the Ducs de Savoie, but there is a ski bus stop just outside with buses stopping just a minute away from the 'Ducs'. There are shops and restaurants within a couple of minutes' walk from the residence and a supermarket just opposite, along with the ski hire shop. The Solaise and Bellvarde lifts are approximately 5 minutes' walk (500m) away. This gives you the chance to self-cater in a really central location in Val d'Isère.

In Norse mythology, 'Skadi' is the goddess of winter and she rules over the mountains. The residence takes inspiration of this with a contemporary and mountain-style design and use of wood, stone and tile-stone to create a natural and relaxing atmosphere.

Access to the spa 'Les Bains du Montana' is included for all guests with an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, and steam room. The spa is open in the mornings from 10am to noon and from 3pm to 8pm (with the last hour for adults from 15 years and above only). You can also purchase a wide range of beauty treatments and massages to pamper and rejuvenate your body, including body and facial treatments, exfoliation and reflexology.

The layout of the apartments is perfect for families and our types have two separate bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a shower. There are extensive kitchen facilities and best of all, nobody sleeps in the lounge. Each apartment has Wi-Fi at no extra cost. Some apartments also have a fireplace for an extra snug family evening around the fire.

There is a ski room with individual ski lockers and boot dryers

Little extras like dressing gowns and slippers for the spa and the little welcome cleaning pack really makes you feel at home. The residence itself is not large and there are 33 apartments in total in three separate buildings, so you do have a feeling of exclusivity.

Ski Childcare & Children’s Ski Lessons

We have led the childcare concept for UK families on skiing holidays for the last 35 years and our programme is constantly reviewed and refined, with previous guest feedback always the key element in further enhancing the experience.

For parents, Classic Childcare means being able to leave your accommodation after breakfast to head for the first lifts, only needing to return after the last one shuts. We look after your children completely throughout the ski day if you wish.

While the babies and toddlers go to our Nursery, staff take the older ones to our partner ski-school, collect them, give them lunch, run activities to keep them happy and stimulated and then take them back to their chalets for their high tea, giving you our super-convenient ‘Seamless Service’ throughout the day.

Why Choose us?

• 35 years experience as the UK’s leading family ski specialist
• The biggest choice of childcare services in skiing
• Flexible childcare options, from half-days up to our 'Seamless Service' from 9am-6pm
• Strict ratios of nannies to children in all our Nurseries
• All nannies properly qualified and English-speaking
• All childcare staff are subject to the new Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check (formerly the 'CRB' check) in line with the UK's legal requirements for anyone working regularly and closely with children.
• All appropriate childcare and catering staff trained to the City & Guilds Level 2 in Food Safety or equivalent
• Strict signing-in/out procedures for all ages whenever responsibility for children passes between staff or ski instructors and parents
• Exclusive ski classes, with the best English-speaking instructors
• Maximum 8 children in a class, and only 6 per class for 3-4 year-olds
• Guided Ski Fun afternoon groups
• Family Ski Guiding on your last day
• FREE evening Baby-Listening/ Child Patrol Service every night in all our Chalet Hotels, Xtra Chalets and larger chalets, and in all properties on our staff’s one night off per week

Essentials

• Spacious quality self-catering accommodation
• Spa with indoor pool
• Central location in resort
• Transfer 2 hours

Key features

• Family apartments and bedrooms have en suite facilities
• Spa with swimming pool, open for children until 7pm
• Well equipped kitchen in apartments
• Supermarket just opposite
• Ski bus goes directly to Chalet Hotel Ducs de Savoie
• Location gives you the freedom to self cater or select a nearby restaurant

Two Bedroom Apartments (60m2) sleeping 3-4 people

All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with satellite TV and balcony. The bathrooms have heated towel rails and hairdryers.

Lounge and dining area, two bedrooms one with shower/wc and the other with bath/wc.

Two Bedroom Apartments with fireplace (60m2) sleeping 3-4 people

All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with satellite TV and balcony. The bathrooms have heated towel rails and hairdryers.

Lounge and dining area with fireplace or stove, two bedrooms one with shower/wc and the other with bath/wc.

More information

Bed linen is included and beds are made up for your arrival. Towels are also included with a midweek change.If a daily housekeeping service is required then please ask at reception and there is a local charge.

Extra charges to be paid locally

Local tourist tax (taxe de sejour) €3.30 per adult (18 years and above) per day

Refundable damage deposit of €500 (credit cards accepted)

The apartments are well equipped for you to self cater and there are a number of supermarkets nearby for you to buy what you need.

All apartments have an open-plan kitchen with oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, coffee maker, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster and even a pressure cooker and blender.

A basic cleaning kit is included with sponge, duster, dishwasher tablets and rubbish bags. End of stay cleaningis included except in the kitchen and washing up.

Additional items like a fondue and raclette set are available at reception (subject to availability of course).